Voice Lessons in Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums

For young students, I would usually start them off using Bastien Piano Basics. It's very digestible, and gives a good starting-off point for both technical playing, and larger musical concepts as a whole. With a student who is older or perhaps more advanced, who has a solid grasp on technical proficiency and music theory, I would typically recommend studying specific pieces, starting with Classical, and eventually moving into Jazz. I feel that following a chronological study of music is one of the best ways to become a well-rounded, versatile player who feels comfortable approaching any material. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I love to let my students interests guide our lessons, its how I fell in love with my art and I think I think your own passion should lead your discoveries. That being said, I didn't never need a push to practice fundamentals or things that would make me a more well rounded musician - If you or your child needs a loving push I am there to provide that. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Each student is different and that is the greatest part of this job. I always respect the student's opinion and choices. I am here to help and support so when it comes to new students, a good discussion with them is a small start to learn more about each other and what they want to get out of their lessons. Do not forget that this is YOUR lesson and I am here to support your goals by teaching you the tools. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Piccolo

For small children, I used kid-friendly method books provided by the music school I was working with at the time to keep them engaged and entertained. For older children and adults, I simply ask about their prior musical knowledge and the music that they enjoy so we could use that as inspiration. For beginning students, I recommend the Standard of Excellence or Essential Elements which are both great options for the basics of their instruments and both include fingering charts and fingerings for each new note they learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a very optimistic person. I like to inspire my students, and watch them have fun and grow! Lessons should be a fun thing to look forward to. As a kid, I had many lessons and teachers that I did not enjoy going to, and I don't want that to be the case for my lessons. Learning a new musical skill is fun, and really fulfilling, and I want my students to feel that way when they work with me. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Building "from the ground up"you will learn the clinical aspects of the voices:The student will learn the clinical aspects of the following:What are the "inter-coastal muscles" and how they relate to singing?Where is the "real location" of the diaphragm and how it relates to singing?You'll learn effective warm-up and practice routines, and ways to address performance anxiety,move on stage, and use microphones. As the course progresses, you'll gain the skills to sing invarious styles with greater facility and awareness.By the end of these courses, you will be able to:Sing with consistent, accurate intonationDevelop coordinated breath support to help stamina and increase controlDemonstrate a free-tone quality with minimum tensionEstablish beneficial practices and habits to help growth and developmentHow to properly take care of your voiceLearning to sing in harmoniesHear harmoniesWarmups and exercises to develop vocal technique and improve breath controlVocal health, vocal anatomy and caring for the voiceLearning how the voice works (anatomy)Lyric interpretation and song personalizationVocal improvisation, learning how to "riff"Song/lyrical writing basicsMicrophone techniquePerformance techniquePerforming and stage presence skills Read More